Goulburn West Public School

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106 Combermere St, Goulburn NSW 2580 Tel: 4821 1781 Mb: 0417 404 882 Fax: 4822 1460

Email: goulburnw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Issue 6 Term 4 Monday 18 November 2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

THANK YOU!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Charity Day run by Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club. This

small band of keen players donate their takings from the day to local organisations. This year, The

Goulburn Prostate Cancer Group, St Joseph’s Primary and Goulburn West Public were recipients. We

were very grateful for the $885 donation, which will go to readers for our Kindergarten Early Literacy

Program.

Organiser Russell Schmidt and President Shane Cooper were on hand to present the donation, with a

lot of fun and humour shared around the clubhouse. What a great bunch of golfers!

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2020

Thank you to the parents who have notified us of moves for their

children in 2020. Please notify us for either a potential move for

your child OR notify us of those you know wanting to enrol at West.

Classes and teachers will not be completely finalised until late

January as we are waiting on final numbers and staffing.

That said, if your student has any special need, please discuss this

with the class teacher, as some parents have already done.

It’s been fabulous to host our new Kinders, OC students and new

enrolments from across the school for orientation.

2019 YEARBOOK AND STATIONERY LIST

Teachers and staff are busy collating the yearbook for 2019. Copies will be delivered to school in Week

10. An order form will be in next week’s newsletter. Any spare copies will also be available at the Year 6

Farewell (17/12) and at the office (18/12). Cost is $20. They make a great gift for grandparents, family

and friends. Thanks to Top Shot Photography for their support.

2020 Stationery Lists will be in next week’s newsletter.

Annette Broadbent and Bron Livesey

Principals

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

On Thursday all the districts age champions

were presented their awards at Sportspower.

Winners from West were

Mitchell Price - 10 year Cross Country

Champion

Clem Rees - Junior Swimming Champion

Thomas Seaton-Cooper - Senior Cross

Country Champion

Rhiannon Wild - 11 year Swimming

Champion

Well done everyone!

PBL ASSEMBLEY WINNERS

Sapphire certificate

(25 Westies)

Amethyst certificate

(75 Westies)

Topaz certificate

(125 Westies)

Emerald certificate

(175 Westies)

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Diamond certificate

(275 Westies)

Ruby certificate

(225 Westies)

Bronze certificate

(325 Westies)

Silver certificate

(325 Westies)

Platinum certificate

(475 Westies)

W E E K 6

18/11 P & C Meeting 19/11 K-6 Transition 20/11 21/11 Kindy Orientation 10am to 12:30pm KO Parent Information Night 22/11

W E E K 7

25/11 Talent Quest Auditions 26/11 PBL Reward 27/11 28/11 Stage 2 Gymnastics 29/11 Stage 1 Lieder Theatre Excursion Stage 2 Questacon Excursion

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lunches will be ready for 11:30am. Without the amazing support of the school

community we would be unable to

offer this service to the students.

Thank you to all of our volunteers.

Canteen

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Thank you to all our

wonderful volunteers

PLEASE CONTACT KIM SHIRLEY

0437 033 765

Tuesday 19 Nov 9am-12.15pm Lyndel Kahler Dusty Lasker Recess Merridy Shirley

Thursday 21 Nov 9am-12.15pm Hayley Muller Kate Bell Recess Melissa Bell

P & C GRADUATION BEARS and BALLS

Notes for graduation signature bears and balls went home last week. Each

item is $20, please send in cash or cheque only.

All orders close this Friday 22 November.

There will be no late orders accepted.

So hurry and get your order in early.

HURRY!

LAST WEEK TO ORDER

PBL News encouraging and strengthening

student awareness of school-wide expectations

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Congratulations to our students named below who

have each won canteen vouchers.

“ Great job everyone”!

Our focus this week is

“Always be cyber safe when using technology” Good luck everyone!

GWPS LEARNING CLUB

TUESDAYS 3:20 – 4:15PM

Applications open for 2019

Free homework assistance and support

provided along with afternoon tea for

students at the School Library.

For registration information for 2019 please

contact Debbie from The Smith Family on

0438491964 or

deb.emmett@thesmithfamily.com.au

Learning Club runs week 2–9 every school term.

Zoe, Shanaylah, Bree, Kadence

Just a gentle reminder to parents not

to send peanut butter sandwiches or

any peanut products to school as we

have students that

are highly allergic.

Thank you

When updating your CareMonkey

details online (change of address,

phone numbers etc). Please also

notify the school office of the

changes as the information on

CareMonkey does not transfer over.

Thank you.

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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

WHAT TO BRING?

Please bring a sun hat, recess, (a piece of fruit and a snack) and a drink of water in a backpack/ bag for your child. Please ensure all belongings are clearly labelled.

HOME TIME?

Please wait for your child under the COLA and we will bring the children out to meet you at 12.30 pm.

WHEN?

Thursday—21 November 10:00am—12:30pm

WHERE?

Please meet under the COLA on the bottom playground, near the fixed equipment. A teacher will direct you to the Kindergarten classroom your child will be visiting for Orientation. Please remember that the teacher and the classroom your child visits during Orientation is not necessarily the classroom that your child will be in for 2020. Staffing for Kindergarten 2020 has not yet been finalised.

EARLY ARRIVALS TO SCHOOL

School Hours 8:50am to 3:20pm

Class Hours 9:20am to 3:20pm

ONLY early bus students to be on site before 8:50am

ENROLMENTS 2020

Enrolments for next year are now due.

If you have a child starting school next year or know of anyone, please pick

up an enrolment pack from the office.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Book Club brochures are

going home this week.

All order are due by Monday 2 December.

SCHOOL HATS

Please ensure that your child is wearing his/

her own hat that is clearly labelled with their

name. There have been reports from

unhappy parents that their child's hat is

being taken and worn by other students that

do not have a hat and are not being returned.

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Geoff’s Concert

Family and Friends are warmly invited to enjoy the K-4 students in concert.

Students have been rehearsing all year and will perform their greatest hits

under the guidance of Geoff Stewart-Richardson.

When: Tuesday, 26 November

Where: Hall

Time: 10.15

WONDERFUL WRITING

Congratulations to Savannah whose writing was published in the most recent School Magazine.

Savanah’s work was submitted more than four months ago as part of a national competition, from which

only seven entries were selected to be published.

The challenge was to write a story opening no longer than 120 words using at least eight prescribed

words (aluminium, glare, pampered, phantom, procession, shaggy, sizzles, snout, squirm, twitched) and

this opening sentence; If only they had never opened that door.

Savannah’s winning entry:

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The Unbearable circus!

“If only they had never opened that door. Then you would be alive” whispered

Emily.

“The shaggy animal circus was known as the finest circus in town! The acts were

splendid in every way, the crowd would always sizzle with excitement when Mr

Squirm introduces the acts.

The first act was Snout the pig and Twitch the hog, Snout was a magician and

Twitch was his assistant.” Emily stumbled.

The last act was Phantom the bear a new act. The audience glared at the aluminium

cage, the audience filled with fear! Mr Squirm opened the door and…” Emily

stopped a tear rolled down her check.

“Then you died and so did the circus”. Emily walked away from her mother’s grave

in tears.

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Lego/Duplo Club

Goulburn West Lego/Duplo Club is held every Wednesday

at recess in Mrs Bill’s classroom.

If you have any unwanted Lego or Duplo at home we would greatly

appreciate any donations.

The Smith Family Scholarship

If you

Have a Health Care Card or Parent Pension Card

Value your child’s education and they are in Years K - 6

Have a child with good attendance (90% or more)

Then your child may be eligible.

Benefits include;

Money for School Things.

Uniforms and shoes, text books, course materials, excursions.

Education Support for children and their families.

Programs to help with children’s reading and numeracy.

Speak to: Robyn at The Smith Family or call 48212833

or contact the Principal

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Goulburn West will be running a Pokemon Club for students.

The club is for students interested in playing the Pokemon card game. There will be mentors for those new to the game.

They meet during recess time on Wednesday in the library.

NO cards are to be brought in from home.

Due to some very generous donations from , and some of our Goulburn West families, the school has several decks of cards that the

club will play with.

If you have any questions about the club please contact Mrs Gooch.

www.thesmithfamily.com.au

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Violin lessons at Goulburn West Public School In 2019, Geoff Stewart-Richardson will be continuing the strings programme at Goulburn West Public School. Geoff is an experienced string teacher. Lessons can be provided in violin, viola or cello. Not only will students be able to learn the violin or cello (or viola), they will be able to learn music in a wide variety of styles - including contemporary music, classical, folk jazz and even rock! If you are interested in starting one of these instruments or would like more information, please get in touch with Geoff on 0432 314 376.

Music Keyboard lessons for children Year 2 to 10.

$13 per week. 45 minute group lesson.

Price includes music book and CD.

Contact Keith Binns on 4821 9248 or go to www.keyboardgoulburn.com.au

Kids on Keyboards

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School Hats are part of the School Uniform and must be worn when outside.

Navy beanies are optional winter extras.

SCHOOL UNIFORM - GIRLS

WINTER Black Leather School Shoes and White Socks Navy Slacks or Navy Box Pleat Tunic

School Polar Fleece

White Skivvy or White Blouse

Navy Beanie or Navy Bucket School Hat

SUMMER Royal Blue and White Small Check Uniform

White Socks

Black Leather Shoes

Navy Blue Bucket School Hat

SPORT Navy Shorts and/or navy pleated wrap round sports skirt

Polo Shirt in sports colours of Blue, Red, Green or Gold

Navy Blue Bucket School Hat

Navy Blue Tracksuit

Joggers

SCHOOL UNIFORM - BOYS

WINTER Grey Trousers

Grey Shirt (School Tie optional) or Grey Skivvy

School Polar Fleece

Black Leather Shoes

Grey School socks